Afghanistan: Sharia 'only source' of law

"The only source of legislation in Afghanistan is Islamic shariah law," Justice Manawi said late Friday, outlining the major recommendations made by a council of 75 Islamic leaders from across the country. The three-day council, or shura, organised by the Supreme Court, ended on Wednesday. A commission is currently scrutinising a new draft constitution finalised last month. Commissioners are also conducting a public education and consultation campaign to gather views on the new constitution, which will replace the current 1964 one. Several Western countries have expressed unease at the prospect of a constitution and legal system based on Islamic law.